What is Community college: Definition and 91 Discussions

A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries: many community colleges have an "open enrollment" for students who have graduated from high school (also known as senior secondary school). The term usually refers to a higher educational institution that provides workforce education and college transfer academic programs. Some institutions maintain athletic teams and dormitories similar to their university counterparts.

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    Other Yahoo! News: Community College units not transferring in California

    There's a news report shown on Yahoo! of community college course credits not accepted for transfer-students to the CSU system schools. (These are schools in California.) https://www.yahoo.com/news/waste-time-community-college-transfers-043010995.html("Other" picked because not sure this...
  2. ValenceElectron

    Schools Transfering From a Community College to a Uni

    I want to become an astrophysicist, but I don't have enough money to attend a 4-year college once I graduate (may 2024) so my dad said that I should plan on going to a community college and then transfering to a university. Will I still be able to become a physicist if I go to community...
  3. H

    Schools Taking in-person and online classes at two colleges at the same time?

    I am currently in a college. And the college that I am currently at doesn't offer the class online. Can I go to a different college to take the classes online, and still be at the same college I'm at? I need the class online, it makes my school life and work life function more smoothly.
  4. S

    Schools Calculus vs Calculus for Engineers (The community college only has the former)

    I'm doing 2 years at a community college before transferring to a university for the last 2 years to become a Civil engineer. I was looking at the courses at the university, granted these are for all 8 semesters not simply post transfer courses. One thing I saw was that the 3 calculus classes...
  5. P

    Job Skills Any industry jobs for physics grads requiring no programming?

    Hi all, my question is as title. I am a fourth year PhD student in US and planning to graduate early to get in industry or community college. I major in high energy theory, and I have no coding/simulation skills at all (not interested at all). Thus, my situation is that professionally I have...
  6. K

    Schools Can I Get a Computer Engineering Degree at 25?

    I'm 25 and still at a community college taking general ed classes. I haven't taken any pre engineering classes and I'm currently in algebra and will be taking calculus 1 in the fall *fingers crossed*. I want to get a degree in computer engineering and I was wondering how long do u think that'll...
  7. S

    Physics Teaching physics at community college vs .a four year college

    I have two job offers: one from a community college (CC) and the other from a four year liberal arts college (LAC). Location: both are in the same area (with 20 minutes from one to the other). Salary: both jobs offer comparable salaries (four year college about $5K/year higher) Benefits: CC...
  8. N

    Admissions Applying to REUs as a community college student -- Advice?

    Hi everyone - I'm in my second year at a community college in the US. I'm applying to REUs for the summer. I have no previous research experience as there aren't opportunities at my school. I'm confident in my letters of rec, and I suppose I have an edge because I'm a female from a community...
  9. P

    Schools Community College vs. University for Mechanical Engineering

    Hia! I was wondering about the benefits of different schools. I will be starting school at a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and am concerned about going into debt. I could instead go to community college and then transfer, but I'm worried that I will not...
  10. M

    Best Transfer Options for Astrophysics Major in California?

    Hey! I'm currently a student attending community college as an Astrophysics major. I'm looking to transfer after spring semester of next year (which is going to be my third year at the cc) And I was wondering what are some calstates or even some UC's that I should look into. My gpa is okay right...
  11. D

    Courses Can I catch up on physics 1 & 2 in 3 months?

    So I am currently an ME major at CC. I am probably going to transfer to a university to study physics next fall but there is one problem... I took physics 1 & 2 at a community college that is very heavily focused on their engineering program. Because of this, I only learned things in physics 1...
  12. dkotschessaa

    Math Can I Teach at a Community College with Limited Teaching Experience?

    I am only a qualifier away from my Master's. (MA in math). I'm studying for it but not attending classes. I do have an OK job, but it's temporary/contract. I would have no trouble teaching at a community college (I even have reasons to prefer it!) but do you suppose they would consider hiring...
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    Admissions Transfering from CC, got a C in calc2. Am I screwed?

    I want to major in computer and electrical engineering physics. I don't actually know much about the specifics, but I've been an electrical engineering hobbyist since high school, I built my own desktop computer and enjoy programing in C++, and I study some physics in my free time. All I know is...
  14. burgerusmc

    Schools Associate's in Physics at Community College: Worth It?

    Anyone on here do an Associate's in Physics at a C.C.? Was the cost worth the knowledge you gained? Or would self learning have been the way to go? Thanks.
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    Schools Community college GPA and Chem grad school?

    Hi, I just have a quick question regarding Chemistry grad school admissions. If a student attended community college before transferring to a UC to finish a BS in chemistry, would chemistry grad schools look at both GPA's when considering them for admission? Basically, would a GPA of around...
  16. kq6up

    Physics Tips for Preparing for an Adjunct Professor Interview at a Community College?

    I have an interview with a community college physics department for a part time teaching gig. Can anyone provide me with some tips of what to expect. I am going to give a 10 minute presentation on elliptical orbits as well for a sample lecture. I am not so nervous about that bit -- it is the...
  17. Ian Baughman

    Courses Self-Learning new material vs. Covering the basics

    So I have been preparing to transfer into a physics program at the university from a community college. However, I am debating on whether I should go back and cover the material from my previous physics courses to build a strong foundation or if I should start learning the new material that will...
  18. Jacob Lucyk

    Schools Can I still be successful in Physics going to CC?

    I am currently about to graduate high school. I recently have found a new fascination, Physics. I'm a little upset with myself that it took me this long to realize this fascination, but I will have to move on from here on out. I did decent in high school, decent in math, and decent in my science...
  19. Hercuflea

    Physics Community College lecturer with foreign masters?

    Is it possible to teach community college physics in the US with a foreign (UK) master's in physics? I know they require 18 graduate credit hours of physics, but will they accept foreign credit especially since they don't use credit hours and the course titles might be different?
  20. M

    Other Best career move? Opportunity at a local community college....

    Hello all, I could really use some advice. Here's my backstory: I used to work as an actuarial analyst; however, I wanted to get into a job that actually does more in the way of value creation in the economy. I want to do this as I want to eventually be in a position that allows me to sort of...
  21. M

    Schools Community College College Calulus 1&2 vs. AP CALC BC

    As a sophomore, I am deciding whether to jump into AP CALC BC or the college credit plus program; CALC I&II. Now this summer, I am taking honors pre-CALC at the same community college so I hope I will be prepared. Should I take the AP class because it looks good on an application or community...
  22. AstroBoogie

    Schools Looking to enhance my transition from a community college

    Hi everybody! I'm currently attending a community college in California and have a goal set to transfer to UC Berkeley. My current academic progress is a second semester of Chemistry and Trigonometry, so I'm quite a ways away from transferring (2018 is the plan). I'm looking into programs...
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    Schools Bad community college transcript, looking for grad school.

    Hi i studied for three years in a community college, i had a lot of withdraws(withdrew from one year and three withdraws the following year). Got a 2.995 gpa. I have a letter from my counselor explaining the reason behind the withdraws(they`re legitimate believe it or not). I just got accepted...
  24. Kent317

    Pursuing Electrical/Electronics Engineering: How to Go About It

    I am deciding what educational path to take. My end goal is to become an electrical/electronics engineer. I am good with my hands but need to work very hard on academics. I dropped out of high school my senior year(2012) for no good reason, I was not in the best state of mind then. (I earned my...
  25. R

    Schools Community College Physics vs University Physics

    I apologize if this is the wrong place to put this in advance. Hello. Well, recently I completed the Calculus based Physics(General Physics I and II) at my community college. In both classes, my grade was a B. My dilemma is that I am wondering whether I whether getting a B here means that I am...
  26. N

    Transferring to a decent school from a California CC

    Hey Y'all! I apologize for the length of my post, but it is an issue that has been causing me a lot of stress! I'm currently a sophomore student at a California community college and I intend to transfer into an undergrad Physics program. I really would prefer to go out of state and have always...
  27. Astronuc

    News Yet another mass shooting - Umpqua Community College, Oregon

    At least 10 dead in shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon http://news.yahoo.com/shooting-umpqua-community-college-oregon-182211198.html Excellent address by Obama on the matter of gun violence, and a challenge to the media and federal and state...
  28. J

    Transferring from Community College to University for EE

    Hi guys! I just want to know if it is possible to transfer from a 2 year CC to a four year University. I want to do EE.
  29. T

    Schools Is Taking Physics Classes at a Community College Worth It for Grad School?

    Hi everybody. I am graduating in May with a BS in mathematics. This semester I am taking calc based physics 1 and would like to continue taking physics classes after I graduate with a view to taking the gre physics subject test and getting into a physics graduate program. Would it hurt my...
  30. S

    Teaching STEM at Community College Level Credentials?

    I'm wondering what the minimum educational attainment is for teaching at a community college (particularly in a STEM field)? And is there such a thing as "tenure" at a community college that is equivalent to tenure at a "regular" university? Lastly, is it easy to procure a teaching position at...
  31. O

    Question about teaching math at the community college level

    I've noticed that the pay for part time Math lecturers at CA community colleges appears to be pretty good, ~$45+/hour. My wife mentioned that most CC/college lecturers she's known have to spend more time preparing for and maintaining classes that they're paid for, which leads to them making...
  32. Etienne

    Schools Year off from school OR Community College?

    Hi guys, I'm about to be a senior in High School, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. I am a San Diego native, but I currently live in Tijuana. I want to go back to San Diego to major in Physics, but I'm afraid that if I try to go straight into a university, I might get charged "out of...
  33. S

    Schools From community college to engineering

    For a variety of reasons - mostly due to health - I was forced to start college later than most but have always known that I would eventually pursue either physics or engineering. I'm near completing my Associates in Applied Science at the local community college and have decided to move forward...
  34. T

    Schools Transfer out of a state University or Community College

    Hello everybody! I have a choice between an out of state university, which costs a lot, and a community college. Either way I plan to transfer to the "best"(intellectually rigorous) school I can. (I want to be around primarily people who think so I am thinking a college like reed college...
  35. M

    Has my community college skipping important precalc concepts?

    Hi. I did poorly in HS math due to many reasons, but now I love it and have received ~ 100% on every exam in the past 4 remedial math classes. Next I start cc version of precalc. So lately I've been feeling like my cc is teaching us watered down math. For example, logarithms are not introduced...
  36. Illuvitar

    Transferring from Community College to University: Balancing Course Load

    Well from what I understand when a student transfers from community college to a university they start with a fresh GPA. Its kind of worrying me that by the time I transfer I will have all of my general eds out of the way and will have only engineering courses every semester till graduation. I...
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    Community College Lab Field Trips

    I'm the communications officer for our community college American Chemical Society chapter. I would like to have professionals involved in the industry influence us students that are in the academic setting. I believe that the insight they have may have could be a good way to cultivate...
  38. T

    Schools Community College student,I need some help,feeling depressed.C+in math

    Hello, so I just finished my first semester of community college and I did not expect what was thrown at me. I am 18 and had a 1.8 in high school so I figured now that I am in community college, this was my time to shine. I decided to take hard professors because I wanted to learn a lot, but...
  39. T

    Schools 19 credits next semster, community college

    Hello everyone, I am currently in my second semester of community college and I am curious of what you guys think of my schedule and how I could possibly improve it. I intend to transfer to UCLA's Biophysics degree, which has the most lower division requirements I have seen. I will have to take...
  40. T

    Schools Community college, should I take my math or physics at university?

    My local CSU (cal Poly SLO) has a open university option where I can take classes there assuming there is room after all the students apply. I am not sure if I intend to major in Math or physics yet. Possibly both, but it is extremely hard to do so at Cal Poly SLO, though they only have...
  41. H

    Difficulty of getting a job as a community college math professor?

    Hello, I've come to the point where I realize: I'm supposed to teach. I've tutored for years, taught small groups, etc. Also, I want the summer to pursue my other interests. I don't want to do research or anything; just teach. I was just curious as to how competitive these jobs are...
  42. T

    Schools How to get over how depressing a Community college is?

    In order to transfer to where I want I will have to spend 3 years at my community college and make great grades. I am curious how all of you are able to make the most of it? I am thinking of possibly starting a club, but I do not feel like I have enough course work or experience being my first...
  43. T

    Schools Doing Research as a community college student at a local University

    I just found out if I want to transfer to a UC I will have to take 3 years at my local community college. Is it reasonable to go talk to professors at the local university (Cal Poly SLO) and see if I could do research with them? I do not really have much to offer them other than a dedicated...
  44. T

    Schools Education required to teach at a community college?

    I checked the salaries for Humber College and from 99 "professors", and the salary range was from $100k to $133k. What kind of education do you need to work as an instructor for a community college (not university)?
  45. D

    Schools If I don't do well in community college, am I screwed for life

    Sounds ridiculous to not do well, right? I won't flunk, but I am shooting for at least a 3.7 GPA. I want to have a shot at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Caltech, and Harvey Mudd. If I get 3.7 or less (maybe around 3.6), will my chance of getting into my dream schools be null for life? I just...
  46. K

    Schools Community college student at El Camino college

    I currently am a community college student at El Camino college (it's a community college, I was late to liking school, especially the subjects involving math and science). I have kept a 4.0 for the three semesters I have been there. I have been taking "college" courses. I really want to go...
  47. O

    Anyone know whats like teaching at a community college?

    particularly in math or physics? what's the pay? full time, part time. do they work year round?
  48. S

    Schools Teaching physics in a community college

    As a new PhD in physics I am exploring all the options I have. It seems like teaching in a community college is rewarding, relaxed, and well paying (given that you are at certain parts of the country). Anybody taught at community college a full time instructor? How was it? How busy were...
  49. H

    Schools Freshman at my local community college

    Let me start this off by informing you a little about myself. I am a Freshman at my local community college. I am majoring in Biological Science (that's the only science major of study here; kind of covers it all.) I am majoring in Physics as my field of study, however. Physics has always...
  50. T

    Schools Starting community college, need advice.

    I am out of high school now at the age 16 (took the California High school proficience exam) and now I will be going to the local community college next semester. I hope to major in physics+mathematics when I transfer. I have taken up to alegebra 2 (failed a semester of it though) so I will...
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